Ahwa (Gujarat), July 11 (TIWN) On Saturday late evening, a private bus fell in Saputara valley when the driver lost control due to brake failure and tyre burst. Two female passengers died and 48 were rescued.

"A bus carrying about 50 women passengers fell into the gorge. All were rescued safely with the help of locals but two women died on the spot,"said SG Patil, Deputy SP of Dang. 

"Due to brake failure on Malegaon Expressway, the driver of the bus lost control of the steering and as a result the bus fell into the valley, added DSP Patil.  As many as 21 injured women were taken to nearby Shamgahan PHC, 15 women were taken to a district hospital in Ahwa, while eight severely injured women were referred to Surat.